Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 38712, Jonathan French, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
French, Jonathan
S.38712
CONTENTS

B 237 B Eng  Rhode Island
Jonathan French of Providence in the state of Rhode Island who was a private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Crane of the Mass ts line, for the term of one year.
Inscribed on the Roll of Rhode Island at the rate of — 8 — Dollars per month, to commence on the 21 of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 22 of March 1819 and sent to David Howell Esq: Providence, R. I.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 — 83.69
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 Sept: 1819 48 —
10. 10 / 12 308 10 / 12 31 — $ 131.69
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
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This is to certify that the within copy is a true copy of the original as shown to David Howell Esq: Providence R.I. March 22 nd 1819 Jonathan French

Jonathan French's first leaves, Elizabeth's Regiment -
Survived from December 1775 to 1776 - for 1 year
Not on list of those the judges certify to be so indigent as to be entitled to
proof of service and wanted

I Jonathan French of Providence in the District of Rhode Island on solemn oath do declare and say -
That on the 21 day of April, being the next day after the Battle of Lexington 1775 - I enlisted as a private soldier in the army of the United States in Capt. John Perry's company in Col. Timothy Walker's regiment in the Massachusetts line for which I continued eight months being the time for which I enlisted - Afterwards in the month of December a list of names following I enlisted in Capt. Jonathan Denny's company of artillery in Col. Greene's regiment in the same army & line in which service I continued for one year being the time for which I enlisted - That I never recd any discharge formally but I further declare that I am now in reduced circumstances & stand in need of the assistance of my country for support -
Jonathan French
I Henry Alexander certify & declare that I am acquainted with Jonathan French & know that the facts by him above stated to be true having served the first eight months with him
Henry Alexander

Rhode Island District
Be it remembered that on this second day of April 1818 came before me the within named Jonathan French & made solemn oath to the truth of the declara- tion by him subscribed also appeared Henry Alvorado subscribed to the within certificate & made oath to the truth of the same. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & have caused the seal of the District Court for said District to be hereunto annexed the day and year above written
David Howell District Judge.
The signature of the Judge and the seal of the District Court of the United States for said District on which said affidavit  testimony Benjamin Cowen Clerk of said Court
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Jonathan French
Jonathan French barnes, ellapad... Regiment... survived from December 1798 died 1796 not one month... the Judge... the last 10... circumstances... proof of... service... granted

Jonathan French
P. 237
March 1819 -
Sept. 1819 -
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
Providence, sc.
District Court, Special Term, June Fifth A. D. 1820
On this fifth day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Record within and for said District  Jonathan French aged 65 years, residing in the town of Providence in said District who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows: That he served one year in Col Brans regiment of Artillery of the Massachussetts Line
that he made a previous declaration on the Twentyfirst day of April 1818, and that he has received a certificate for a pension, being No. 8211 And I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen; and that I have not since that time, by gift, sale, or in any manner whatever, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it, as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen: that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts, due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the Schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed.
Jonathan French
A SCHEDULE of Property and Income (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) of Jonathan French
Said Jonathan declares that he has no property of any description. That he does no business nor is he able to do any having three of his toes broken last winter and without his pension he must depend on Charity.
Jonathan French
Rhode Island District
District Court
Sworn to and declared in open Court on the fifth day of June 1820 before
David Howell District Judge
RHODE-ISLAND DISTRICT.
Clerk's Office of the District Court, A. D. 1820
I, Benjamin Howell Clerk of said Court do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of the said Court, that the amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule, is nothing dollars and cents. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this tenth day of June 1820
Benjamin Howell Clerk of said Court

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D. C., _____, 19____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of Jonathan French a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau.
D-38712
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     Apr. 21, 1778 8 mos. Col. John Perry Deputy Walker Mass.   Jan 76 1 yr Jonathan Drury Braves Art        
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment,
Date of application for pension, Apr. 2, 1918. His claim was allowed
Residence at date of application, Providence R.I.
Age at date of application,
Remarks: No family data.
He died Jan. 29, 1821 (See Query Book)
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
In Mass S & S the man who rendered this service is accredited to Rehoboth

38 712
INVALID.
Reof
File No. 38, 712
Jonathan French His Rev. Wm
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index: —Vol. 8 , Page 179
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1915 Oct. 5. Aud. Sub. advised of date in order to furnish date of last payment or death. letter returned to Aud. It asked for Jonathan French of Rehoboth Mass and though this Pensioner does not state that he came from said place. His service in the Mass A.S. is accredited to the Rehoboth man 1915 Oct. 6. Hist. sent to J. M. Rybee. aw

Providence January 26 1819
We do certify That Jonathan French has no Real estate and is in good credit Surcomptuous and poor in health
Samuel G. Arnold
Joseph Butler Daniel Wallisbury John J. Gladwin

The Deposition of Joseph Field of Providence in the State of Rhode Island who being engaged according to law says that he is well acquainted with Jonathan French of said Providence an applicant for a pension - that he has known him for the last twenty years & lived a neighbor to him a greater part of that time - This deponent believes that said French is now in very indigent circumstances - He once owned a small real estate worth about four hundred dollars which Lawrence has long since been obliged to sell to pay his creditors - said French is now very much out of health & not able to do any kind of business - for his support - and is, as this deponent verily believes, in much distress in consequence of sickness & poverty -
Joseph Field.
Rhode Island District
I certify that on this twenty seventh day of May 1819 personally appeared before me the above named Joseph Field & made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him signed -
Benjamin Lowell Commonwealth Dist. Court
Rhode Island District 27 May 1819
I am satisfied that said Jonathan French is poor & needy & deserves the assistance of his country for support
David Howell District Judge

John Midbury Defero

I John Medbury of Seekonk being now in the 65 th year of my age - on solemn oath de- claring & say that I am personally well acquaint- ed with Jonathan French now of Providence in the State of Rhode Island - formerly a soldier in the Revolutionary army - On the first of January 1776 I enlisted in the States army, in the Company - commanded by Capt Drury & Col Cronin , being part of artillery - which regiment was of the Army of the United States & of the Massachusetts line - said Jonathan enlisted at the same time in the same Company & regiment. He enlisted for one year & to my knowledge said Jonathan was trained in service until the time of his enlist- ment expired - We were in the same Camp a great part of that time - John Medbury
Rhode Island District ss. I certify that on Sept 4 - 1812 , personally appeared before me the above named John Medbury & made oath to the truth of the deposition by him signed - I further certify that said John is known personally to me, & that I know of nothing to impeach his testimony as a witness. Benjamin Cawell Commiss Dists Clerk R.I. Dist

The Deposition of Abner Daggett of Providence in the State of Rhode Island who being now in the 64 th of his age & engaged according to law says that he is personally acquainted with Jonathan French a soldier of the revolutionary army - now living in said Providence This Deponent and the said Jonathan towards the latter end of the year 1775 or the beginning of the year 1776 enlisted in Capt Jonathan Druerys Company & Colo: Coones regiment of artillery of the Massachusetts line, for one year - & this Deponents well knows that said Jonathan served the time of his enlistment in said regiment & was then honorably discharged after the evacu- -ation of the British Troops from Boston Hote regiment was removed to New York where was discharged after the time of an enlistment expired =
Abner Daggett
Rhode Island District ss -
I certify that on this twenty seventh day of January 1818 personally appeared before me the above named Abner Daggett & made oath to the truth of the dep- -osition by him signed. I further certify said Depo- -sition is well known to me & that he is a person of respectability & entitled to the highest credit as a witness -
Benjamin Carwell Commissioner Dis: Court

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Rev. War Section.
October 5, 1915.
The Auditor for The Interior Department, Washington, D. C.
Sir:
In response to your enclosed letter you are advised that Jonathan French, Revolutionary War pensioner. Sir. File No. 38,712, was pensioned under Certificate No. 8,237, issued March 22, 1819, under Act of March 18, 1818. Rate $8. per month to commence April 21, 1818, at the Rhode Island Agency.
Very respectfully,
J. M. Keating Commissioner.
Auditor's letter returned, as it was written on margin of a letter from J. M. Payne, of Internal Rev. Service Hartford Conn. who wanted the Jonathan French of Rehoboth Mass. This pensioner is the soldier who is accredited to Rehoboth in Mass S. & S.

RECEIVED U. S. OFFICE OCT 1 1915

OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE AGENT CONNECTICUT DIVISION
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
HARTFORD, CONN.
Sept. 29, 1915.
order 2/1
In re: Jonathan French, Rehoboth, Mass.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly furnish me the names of the officers under whom Jonathan French served in the Revolutionary War,
Dates of service Date of his death Battles fought Residence
also any other information that would assist me in obtaining his complete record.
Thanking you,
Sincerely,